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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (Dir. Wright, Cera, Kendrick, Evans, Schwartzman)
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Just saw it! 
(UK GAFer here)
As someone who had read the comics, I absolutely loved it, as did the two friends I went with (though we are all video game nerds, the other two hadn't read the source material). Script was solid, actors were well cast and great, action scenes were brilliantly shot and with lots of visual sensation and the pacing was excellent; no dragging, no wondering what the time was, I was hooked all the way through.
Is it perfect? Nah, but then most of the problems I had were understandable. It was a shame to see the likes of
lose a bit of weight in their back-stories, and for
to be a no-show, but it was a cram to get all six volumes in as it was. I do think Scott and Ramona's relationship felt a bit more believable (as much as it could in an evil-ex universe...) in the comics as well, but the movie seems to focus more on letting skeletons in the closet go, which was a wise move given the need to have all seven fights in. It was a shame to see things like Scott getting a job and the like go, but call it an opportunity cost, as the movie gets more than enough in without having more than it can do justice to given the running time.
Movie was hilarious, I was with a almost-packed theatre who seemed to be digging it. I love that they seemed to take a handful of the best jokes from the comics combined with some very clever ones thrown in. Also think the movie handled certain scenes better,
. I'd probably say the character development and overall story was best in the comics, whilst the fight scenes and humour better in the film. Makes sense really, as both had their respective mediums to take advantage of those particular aspects.
Also...was anyone disappointed in a odd way that Sex Bob-Omb didn't really suck? :lol It made sense for them not to so that the film's soundtrack wouldn't have to suffer, but it's never felt so wrong getting into a band
Anyway, great flick, even if it's not one that not everyone's going to get (for instance, I'm not sure if my parents, who enjoyed Hot Fuzz, would get this, but you never know). Going to be seeing it again It's a great movie for the cinema.
(UK GAFer here)As someone who had read the comics, I absolutely loved it, as did the two friends I went with (though we are all video game nerds, the other two hadn't read the source material). Script was solid, actors were well cast and great, action scenes were brilliantly shot and with lots of visual sensation and the pacing was excellent; no dragging, no wondering what the time was, I was hooked all the way through.
Is it perfect? Nah, but then most of the problems I had were understandable. It was a shame to see the likes of
Envy Adams/Kim/Stephen
Lisa
Movie was hilarious, I was with a almost-packed theatre who seemed to be digging it. I love that they seemed to take a handful of the best jokes from the comics combined with some very clever ones thrown in. Also think the movie handled certain scenes better,
like the extra life. Having Scott go through the 'final level' again knowing what was to come was hilarious and so easy to relate to for anyone who plays games :lol
Also...was anyone disappointed in a odd way that Sex Bob-Omb didn't really suck? :lol It made sense for them not to so that the film's soundtrack wouldn't have to suffer, but it's never felt so wrong getting into a band
Anyway, great flick, even if it's not one that not everyone's going to get (for instance, I'm not sure if my parents, who enjoyed Hot Fuzz, would get this, but you never know). Going to be seeing it again
It's a great movie for the cinema.G-Fex said:
Anytime! I've seen the movie six times* so far, so I can probably recite the entire script word for word at this point.
*hopefully going for a seventh Sunday afternoon
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Jazzem said:Anyway, great flick, even if it's not one that not everyone's going to get (for instance, I'm not sure if my parents, who enjoyed Hot Fuzz, would get this, but you never know). Going to be seeing it again
While our parents could be completely different, I seriously doubt taking a parent to see this movie would turn out well.
I took my mom with me to see it (yeah, go ahead and laugh) once last week and the entire ride home was filled with a "what the fuck was that?"-type rant.
Of course, she went to see (and loved) Eat, Pray, Love. Maybe I need to get a new mom.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Well they do suck, just not enough for you I guess. :lol They can still make catchy stuff and still suck.Jazzem said:Also...was anyone disappointed in a odd way that Sex Bob-Omb didn't really suck? :lol It made sense for them not to so that the film's soundtrack wouldn't have to suffer, but it's never felt so wrong getting into a band
Read the LA Times article I posted above regarding the soundtrack, it's a good one.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
It will be interesting to see if international audiences are smarter than North America...
Foreign Jackass
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Best movie I've seen this summer, tied with Toy Story 3.
G-Fex said:Ah, do you remember the wholesienfeld scene dialogue?
Yep.
Wallace's facial expressions made that sequnce awesome.
But most of the times I've gone, I've been the only one in there that recognized the music.
I really hate feeling old at 20.
EDIT: I need to get me a blue haired Ramona avatar. I liked pink and green, but I'm currently obsessed with blue.
Think my favourite movies of the year so far are Toy Story 3, Scott Pilgrim and Inception. Then again, I can't even remember what came out in the early months of the year! After the okay-but-forgettable A-Team and Expendables, Pilgrim was the nirvana-induced cinema trip I needed
Yeah, having read that and listening to the (awesome) soundtrack on youtube...there's an element of suck there But as someone (forgive me, I forget who) posted, the rawness of the garage-band style combined with the excellent sound in the cinema made it leave something of an impression. Even then though, I imagined something god-awful going by the way they were described in the comics, as opposed to 'raw' But it's a trivial (if not amusing) point to dwell on.
Haha, loved that :lol
Yeah, that's what I thought. The video game stylings and the culture is something that's going to pass a lot of people by, such as parents like ours (although I could see my mum finding it somewhat fun, maybe). For those that get it though, it's a blast
XiaNaphryz said:
Yeah, having read that and listening to the (awesome) soundtrack on youtube...there's an element of suck there
But as someone (forgive me, I forget who) posted, the rawness of the garage-band style combined with the excellent sound in the cinema made it leave something of an impression. Even then though, I imagined something god-awful going by the way they were described in the comics, as opposed to 'raw' But it's a trivial (if not amusing) point to dwell on.Zanken said:
Haha, loved that :lol
and the running hair-insecurity gag, which made that line even funnier and as a gag was more hilarious than in the comics. Another improvement! If there's one great thing this movie did, it was take humorous bits from the comics and give them excellent timing/acting to make them come to life. Does make me sad though that we didn't get to see Scott asking around for casual sex :lol
JAD0109 said:
Yeah, that's what I thought. The video game stylings and the culture is something that's going to pass a lot of people by, such as parents like ours (although I could see my mum finding it somewhat fun, maybe). For those that get it though, it's a blast
BenjaminBirdie
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Jazzem said:
Luckily we got to hear the voice that would have said "INCLUDING YOU" in the Hair Flashbacks.
:lol
BenjaminBirdie
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discohiro said:
I honestly didn't notice the end of the Photo Booth string until I saw it in your avatar. There's so much detail in this movie, man.
Rahxephon91
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I just noticed from watching Arrested Development today that the 4th evil ex was George Micheal's gf. Pretty nifty.
Fixed2BeBroken
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G-Fex said:
dude, almost all her lines are awesome....
"prepare to die, obviously..."
"where did you get that from? - cera
"FROM MY BRAIN!" - 4th evil ex
"next time, I'l be deadly serious Next time..."
"You BF's ABOUT TO GET F'D IN THE B!"
"Has-bian"
"where did you get that from? - cera
"FROM MY BRAIN!" - 4th evil ex
"next time, I'l be deadly serious Next time..."
"You BF's ABOUT TO GET F'D IN THE B!"
"Has-bian"
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El Pescado said:
From what I understand they're mostly Beck demos, but it's very possibly that they could have Mark Wells dub over the original vocals and then you'd have a proper sounding Sex Bob-Omb song. I get the sense there is a lot of left over material in general, so it wouldn't surprise me if there isn't at least one or two more "true" Sex Bob-Omb songs sitting on a shelf someplace.
To me, it doesn't matter whether its Beck's version or not, I like the trashy way the songs are written and played, and really hope this stuff gets released soon.
http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/bt/aj/ajsreview/27598-scottpilgrimvstheworldreview
In case anyone wants to see. Angry Joe's review of Scott Pilgrim.
I disagree with him, I liked it since the first minute.
In case anyone wants to see. Angry Joe's review of Scott Pilgrim.
I disagree with him, I liked it since the first minute.
VariantX04
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You're wrong. I don't know who said that and I don't agree with it but not everyone can digest Edgar Wright's style of filmmaking. Not saying you have to be smart per se but in order to catch some things you'd have to be paying close attention.MrSerrels said:
WordAssassin
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I took my dad to see it and he loved it. He's also read all six books. But it's getting to be a pretty well documented fact here on GAF that I have like the best dad ever.JAD0109 said:
Krauser Kat
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Edgar Wright will be on Fresh Air today. You can stream it at 2pm i believe or download it later tonight. Its an interview about Scott Pilgrim. Im not going to get any work done for that half hour.
sixteen-bit
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Nice, will listen!Krauser Kat said:
Oyashiro said:
<3 metric, fit really well in the movie. You should go listen to their other stuff too, though a bit predictable and formulaic at times, it's so f'ing catchy and satisfying to listen to. I'm totally getting the movie soundtrack next time I head to a B&N (or wherever I can find it)
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Err, what? All the Sex Bob-Omb versions of the songs do have Wells singing. The Beck versions of the songs sound distinctly different with him doing the lyrics.-ImaginaryInsider said:
And yes, there's a couple of songs that didn't make it in. Again, I refer you to the LA Times article I linked to earlier.
Scott Pilgrim vs the World's OST is on Spotify, for cool people
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Former is mostly instrumental background pieces, by Godrich.
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack"
Former is mostly instrumental background pieces, by Godrich.
demosthenes
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G-Fex said:Ah, do you remember the wholesienfeld scene dialogue?
It was beautiful.
Seeing it tonight @ 9.40 again for the second time w/ the girlfriend and a bunch of friends that haven't seen it...but will all love it, can't wait!
demosthenes
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blizeH said:Just booked two tickets to go see this tomorrow, if it sucks I'm gonna hate you GAF
If you hate this, you have problems.
sixteen-bit
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hey demosthenes once you go out into the real world you're going to realize there are times when people might have tastes and opinions different from yoursdemosthenes said:
it's totally normal, k?
demosthenes
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_dementia said:
I wasn't being entirely serious, k?
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
It made zero dollars.
BenjaminBirdie
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SpeedingUptoStop said:
U.S.: "Aw, that's not even enough for the bus!"
EUROPE: "Come on, I'll lend you the 43 cents."
Johnlenham
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Im trying to convince people to see it! My brother had never heard of it and one of my female mates thought I was a promoter for it for the way I went on :lol
oh and the books does the film just take stuff from all 5 that were released then make up an ending or what? like how is it related to the films like The last Air bender was Book one of three for example.
oh and the books does the film just take stuff from all 5 that were released then make up an ending or what? like how is it related to the films like The last Air bender was Book one of three for example.
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